Explains the policy validation for Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN devices.
Policy validation in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is a process that
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automatically checks if your policies are accurate,
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ensures that policies comply with platform capabilities, and
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confirms that policies align with your network requirements.
This process helps verify that all configurations operate within supported limits before deployment.
Key features of policy validation
Centralized policy checks: From Cisco IOS XE Catalyst SD-WAN Release 26.1.1 policy validation is centrally managed, enabling quicker error detection and ensuring configurations remain within supported limits.
Enhanced device alerts: Devices send detailed alerts to Cisco SD-WAN Manager for proactive monitoring.
Filters in a sequence: Each policy sequence supports up to 64 filters, giving you flexibility to define granular traffic matching criteria.
Entries in a list: You can create and modify lists with a combined total of up to 8192 entries including existing and new entries to ensure scalability for complex network requirements.
Key terms for policy validation
Key terms for policy validation are:
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Application list: An application list is a collection of applications grouped together for policy matching, allowing you to apply policies to multiple applications at once.
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Application family: An application family refers to a category of related applications such as Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. Application categories simplify policy management and enforcement.